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Week Beginning November 22, 2009
- Patrick Administration to Hold Community Forums on 2011 Budget
- $17.8 Million in Stimulus Funding Released to Rehire Police Officers and Firefighters
Week Beginning November 15, 2009
- Lieutenant Governor Murray Concludes National Lieutenant Governors Association Meeting
- New Americans Recommendations Released
Week Beginning November 8, 2009
- Governor Joins with Community and Education Leaders to Launch Six Regional Readiness Centers
- $13 Million Grant Announced to Continue Downtown Revitalization in Lowell
- Governor Signs Bill Expanding Benefits and Services to Veterans Across Massachusetts
- Ron Homer to Chair MassHousing
- New Utility Oversight Law Signed to Protect Consumers
- Governor Helps Small Building Contractors Compete for Federal Stimulus Contracts
Week Beginning November 1, 2009
- MA Wins $2 Million in Federal Stimulus Funding for Broadband Data Development and Mapping
- Budget Management Earns Approval of Major Credit Rating Agencies
- Release of MBTA Finance Review
- Nominations to District and Probate and Family Courts
- Hearings on Small Business Health Insurance Initiatives
Week Beginning October 25, 2009
- Moving Forward with Landmark Transportation Reform, MassDOT Board Announced
- Governor Patrick Closes Budget Gap, Maintains Investments in Core Services
- Four Accomplished Public Safety and Legal Professionals Nominated to the Massachusetts Parole Board
- Over 23,000 Jobs Created or Retained by $1.9 Billion in Federal Stimulous Investments
- Patrick Praises Outgoing Legal Advisors Clements & Pineault for Service; Boston Attorney Mo Cowan Appointed New Chief Legal Counsel
- $165 Million in Priorities for Second Round of Highway Stimulus Projects Announced
Week Beginning October 18, 2009
- Turnpike Financing Agreement Saves Tollpayers Millions
- "Real World Design Challenge" Announced
- High-Performance Computing Center to be Built in Holyoke
- Reforms to Reduce Health Insurance Costs for Small Businesses Unveiled
- Accomplished Litigators Nominated to the Quincy District and Roxbury BMC Courts
Week Beginning October 11, 2009
- Recovery Zone Program Launched for Economic Development
- Recovery Funds to Revive Stalled Housing Developments Announced
- Lieutenant Governor Leads Listening Tour with Municipal Cabinet in North Adams
- Governor Lays Out Plan to Close $600 Million Budget Gap for FY10
- Economic Summit Plans
- Executive Order Signed Establishing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Advisory Council
Week Beginning October 4, 2009
- Governor Patrick Announces Millions of Dollars in Capital Investments for Western Massachusetts Communities
- Governor Patrick Announces Millions of Dollars for State of the Art Science Building at Bridgewater State College
- Governor Patrick Targets $17.9 Million in Recovery Funds to Reduce Homelessness in Massachusetts
- Governor Patrick Announces Millions of Dollars in Capital Investments for the South Coast
- Stimulus Funding Released to Rehire Firefighters Statewide
- Capital Investments for North Shore Communities Announced
- Governor Patrick Announces Funding for New South Academic Building at UMass Lowell
- Capital Investments for Greater Boston
- Governor Patrick Announces Salem Commuter Parking Facility to Move Forward
- Federal Relief Secured for Massachusetts' Farmers
Week Beginning September 27, 2009
- Governor's Letter Regarding Stimulus Investment in MA
- Responsibly Addressing FY'10 Budget Shortfalls
- Lieutenant Governor Leads Listening Tour with Municipal Cabinet in Brockton
- First Shipment of H1N1 Vaccine Set to Arrive Next Week
- $1.68M Grant to Continue Downtown Revitalization
- Early Signs of Economic Recovery
Week Beginning September 20, 2009
- Governor Praises Outgoing Budget Chief Kirwan for Responsible Fiscal Leadership
- Governor Patrick Names Paul Kirk as Interim US Senator
- Finalized Agreement with CSX Transportation
- Governor Urges Hyatt to Reinstate Workers
- $90 Million Investment in the Albert Sherman Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Young Adult Community Meetings Across the Commonwealth
- Funds to Support Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Announced
- Nominations to the Dorchester BMC and the Quincy District Court Announced
Week Beginning September 13, 2009
- Accomplished Local Lawyers Nominated as Clerk Magistrates of the Fitchburg and Uxbridge District Courts
- Lieutenant Governor Murray Promotes Resources for Local Officials
- Administration Launches Next Chapter of Education Reform
- Governor Patrick to Appoint Jeffrey Mullan as MassDOT Secretary/CEO
Week Beginning September 6, 2009
- Honoree for Madeline Amy Sweeney Award Recognized
- Governor's Statement on President's Health Care Address
- Governor Patrick Requests Federal Farmer Relief
Week Beginning August 30, 2009
- Administration Releases $8 Million for Public Safety, Regionalization Assistance
- Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Continued MCAS Improvement
- Efforts to Boost Commonwealth's Clean Energy Workforce Announced
- Statement by Dr. Harry Rubash on Governor Patrick's Surgery
- Plan to Provide Comprehensive Health Insurance to Legal Immigrants Announced
- Liz Morningstar Named Secretary of Cabinet Affairs
Week Beginning August 23, 2009
- Federal Award Providing Assistance to Homeless Veterans Announced
- Start of Demolition for Brownfield Site Announced
- Governor's Statement on Senator Edward Kennedy
- Lieutenant Governor's Statement on Senator Edward Kennedy
- Federal Funds for Brownfield Site Announced
Week Beginning August 16, 2009
- Sat, 9/22, 11:00am - Hurricane Statement
- Statement on Storm Preparation
- Statement On Senator Kennedy's Letter
- U.S. Department of Labor Grant Announced
- Governor Patrick Targets $45.5 Million in Recovery Funds to Move Housing Developments Forward
Week Beginning August 9, 2009
- $40.4 Milliion in Statewide Community Development Grants Announced
- New Elder Affairs Secretary Sworn In
- Wind Turbines on Deer Island as ��Leading By Example��
- Goal of 10,000 Youth Employed in Summer Jobs Surpassed
Week Beginning August 2, 2009
- Record Year for MassHousing
- $20 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds Committed to Massachusetts Fire Departments
- County Sherrif System Streamlined
- South Coast Rail Corridor Plan Released
- Health Insurance Reform Saving Millions
Week Beginning July 26, 2009
- SAFE Act to Preserve Homeownership Opportunities
- 100 New Jobs for Sutton Facility
- Call for Public Safety Enhancements
- $4.3 Million Invested in Broadband Expansion Project
- New Access to Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
Week Beginning July 19, 2009
- Transportation Reform Savings Already Approaching $190 million
- Nomination of Clerk Magistrate
- $12 Million for Communities Count Initiative
- Joint Leadership Statement
- Assembly Square Project Funding Announced
Week Beginning July 12, 2009
- Access to World-Class Education
- Memorial Honoring Fallen Service Members Announced
- Homebuyer Loans for Affordable Opportunities
- Stimulus Funds for New England High Speed Rail
Week Beginning July 5, 2009
- Federal Recovery Funds to Revive Stalled Housing Projects
- Listening Tour With Municipal Cabinet
- State Energy Cost Savings
- Federal Recovery Funds Allocated
- Lenox Economic Development Grant
- Kimberly Budd Nominated to the Superior Court
Week Beginning June 28, 2009
- Bill Mobilizing Economic Recovery Signed
- Federal Grant to Veterans Announced
- Arthur Bernard Named Chief of Staff
- Sweeping Ethics, Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform
- 'Communities Count' Initiative Launches in Springfield
- Governor Signs Fiscal Year 2010 Budget
Week Beginning June 21, 2009
- Bill to Dramatically Reform Transportation System
- Plan to Make Massachusetts "Model Employer" of People with Disabilities
Week Beginning June 14, 2009
- Statement on Reform Agenda
- Creation of the Governor's STEM Coordinating Council Announced
- Governor Nominates Three to District, Probate and Family Courts
- Garry Inge Sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Superior Court
- Patrick and Menino Announce Plan to Open Tall Ships to the Public
- Citizen Task Force Meets
- Geoffrey Why Named Telecommunications & Cable Commissioner
- Landmark Pension Reform
- $185 Million in Federal Recovery Act Funds for Water Treatment Projects
- Lieutenant Governor Murray announces a two week statewide tour on military and veterans issues
Week Beginning June 7, 2009
- Administration Awards $2.5 Million for Beverly Waterfront Redevelopment
- Collaborative Plan to Build High-Performance Computing Center and Research Program in Holyoke
- Nomination of Accomplished Local Lawyer to the Worcester Juvenile Court
- Agreement on Pension Reforms
Week Beginning May 31, 2009
- Bill to Strengthen Protection for Crime Victims
- Updated Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2010
- Joint Statement of Governor Deval Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray and Speaker Robert DeLeo
- New Secretary of Elder Affairs Appointed
Week Beginning May 24, 2009
- Launch of Online Community Forum
- Summer Town Hall Meeting Tour
- Securing Federal Recovery Funding for Broadband Expansion
Week Beginning May 17, 2009
Week Beginning May 10, 2009
- Call for D.P.U. to Adopt Cell Phone Ban for MBTA Operators
- Launch of Webpage for Available Boards and Commissions Positions
- Lt. Governor Testifies in Support of Municipal Partnership Legislation
- $25 Million for Massachusetts Wind Technology Testing Center
- Public Discussion of Forest Stewardship
Week Beginning May 3, 2009
- Bills to Strengthen Public Safety
- Budget Deficit Plan to Address $935 Million Budget Gap
- Bill to Reduce Gun Violence in the Commonwealth
- Governor Patrick Names New Undersecretary for Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
- Patrick-Murray Administration Holds Community Forums
- Statement from the Office of Governor Deval L. Patrick
- $100 Million to Dramatically Transform Boston Bus Service
- Remaining FY09 Budget Gap likely to reach $953 million
Week Beginning April 26, 2009
- $986 Million in Loans to Fund Drinking Water and Waste Water Infrastructure Projects
- $1.9 Million to Boost Job Training and Support Services for the Cape and Islands
- $67 Million to Boost Job Training and Support Services for Massachusetts Workers
- Broadband Legislation to Prepare the Commonwealth for Access to Federal Stimulus Funds
Week Beginning April 19, 2009
- Free Homebuyer Fairs and Open Houses to Promote Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
- Governor Patrick Boosts Local Economic Development
- Launch of Green Communities Program
- Nominations to Land Court and Probate and Family Court
Week Beginning April 12, 2009
- Governor Patrick Breaks Ground On First Shovel Ready Recovery Project In Greenfield
- Announcement of Federal Stimulus Funding for New Bedford Harbor Cleanup
- Moving to Close Budget Deficit
Week Beginning April 5, 2009
- Governor Patrick Swears In Soares as Agriculture Commissioner
- $163 Million in Federal Title I Funds for High-Need School Districts
- Pushing for Comprehensive Pension Reform
Week Beginning March 29, 2009
- $108 Million to Boost Affordable Rental Housing
- $300 Million Available for Student Loans
- National Climate Change Bill
Week Beginning March 22, 2009
- Governor Patrick Commits State & Federal Funds to Create 10,000 Summer Jobs for Youths
- Communities Will Receive $42M in Energy Grants
- $764 Million Economic Recovery Plan to Support Health Care and Safety Net Services
- Governor Patrick Announces $162 Million in Federal Recovery Funds to Public Colleges
- Public Review of Compensation at Quasi-Public Agencies
- Priorities for Comprehensive Pension Reform
Week Beginning March 15, 2009
- Federal Recovery Funds Will Boost Safety Net Services for Thousands in Massachusetts
- Governor Patrick Announces Federal Recovery Funds For School Districts With Special Education Costs
- Governor Patrick Recognizes State Employees for Outstanding Service
- $168 Million in Federal Recovery Funds for Schools Across Massachusetts
- Three Accomplished Attorneys Nominated to the Superior Court
- Massachusetts Workers Will Receive Relief Through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
- Regional White House Forum on Health Care Reform
- Massachusetts Recovery Plan Unveiled to Secure Common Economic Future
Week Beginning March 1, 2009
- Judge Charles Swartwood Appointed to the State Ethics Commission
- Esteemed Pair Nominated to the Appeals Court
- Statement on George Keverian
- First Federal Recovery Funds for Statewide Road and Bridge Projects
- Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial to be Featured on a Quarter
Week Beginning February 22, 2009
- Massachusetts Prepared to Invest Recovery Aid
- Western Massachusetts Office to Hold Public Office Hours
Week Beginning February 15, 2009
Week Beginning February 8, 2009
- Commonwealth Corps Members Serving Holyoke
- Release of Domestic Violence Guidelines and Participation in White Ribbon Day Campaign
- Focusing on Accountability and Transparency in Management of Expected Federal Recovery Funds
- Massachusetts to Select Nationally-Recognized Site to be Featured on a Quarter
Week Beginning January 25, 2009
- Greg Bialecki named Secretary of Housing and Economic Development
- EITC Awareness Day
- Governor Outlines Emergency Recovery Plan, FY2010 Budget
Week Beginning January 18, 2009
Week Beginning January 11, 2009
- Martin Luther King Jr Weekend of Service
- Launch of Statewide TV Network
- Four Appointed to Broadband Institute Board of Directors
- New Goals For Wind Power
- Nomination of Attorneys to Superior, District, and Juvenile Courts
Week Beginning January 4, 2009
- Health Care Payment Commission Appointments
- Governor Asks for Expanded Budget Authority
- Task Force Issues Report
- Administration to File Homeless Shelter Reform
- State Receives Disaster Declaration
Week Beginning December 21, 2008
Week Beginning December 14, 2008
- Aloisi Appointed Transportation Secretary
- Greenhouse Gas Auction Nets $14.8 Million
- Preparation for Federal Economic Stimulus Funds
- Regional Pilot Networks for Homelessness
Week Beginning November 30, 2008
- New Appointees to Board of Higher Education
- Ralph Gants Nominated to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
- Patrick Administration Submits Plan for Neighborhood Stabilization Funds